Supreme Court Summons Chief Secretaries Over Judicial Pension Arrears

The Supreme Court has summoned chief secretaries from 18 states and Union Territories for non-implementation of the Second National Judicial Pay Commission's recommendations on pension arrears and retirement benefits for judicial officers. The hearing, set for August 27, follows repeated non-compliance despite multiple extensions.

The Supreme Court has called chief secretaries from 18 states and Union Territories to appear in person on August 27. This follows their failure to implement the Second National Judicial Pay Commission's recommendations on pension arrears and retirement benefits for judicial officers.

The chief secretaries from states including Tamil Nadu, Madhya Pradesh, and Delhi are mandated to explain the non-compliance before a bench led by Chief Justice D Y Chandachud. The All India Judges Association and 22 other petitions have been listed for hearing.

Despite seven extensions and numerous orders, the bench voiced its displeasure over the delays and rejected the request for virtual appearances, signaling the seriousness of the matter.

(With inputs from agencies.)